A Golden DofE Summer Steve Ranger September 4, 2014 D of E, TrekCo Life We've had a great summer of Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions, culminating in several groups participating in the Gold Award Expeditions in the Lake District in late August. The Gold Award is the flagship...
Gold DofE in the Lake District Steve Ranger July 5, 2014 D of E Last week saw 17 participants take part in the Gold DofE Expedition in the Lake District, based in Langdale. Working with two MIAs and two MLs, the groups all did well and actually found their way around their...
An Excited Millais DofE Group Can’t Wait to Start! Steve Ranger June 29, 2014 D of E, TrekCo News Being briefed at the start of Day 2 of their Bronze Qualifying expedition, girls from Millais School excitedly anticipate the day ahead after a slightly damp...
The Sun Sets on Another DofE Day Steve Ranger April 20, 2014 D of E, TrekCo Life Bruce Lee, our Director of DofE Expeditions, sent in this shot of the sunset in the Peak District last night -'Another Day at the Office'. This week he's been supervising our Open Gold DofE Expedition groups...
DofE is Character Building Steve Ranger April 6, 2014 D of E, TrekCo Life This week has been a big week at TrekCo for Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award practice in the Peak District. Bearing in mind that it's supposed to be training, the purpose was definitely achieved as for most of...
Passed at last! TrekCo July 5, 2013 D of E This D of E group in the Lake District were somewhat more bedraggled at the end of the expedition than at the start! But they got through it and are now happy holders of the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award....
D of E Mapwork Lesson TrekCo July 4, 2013 D of E, TrekCo Life This week TrekCo have been running an Open Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition in the Lake District. Ongoing training often involves extra mapwork...
An Unusual Way to Finish Your D of E.. TrekCo July 4, 2013 D of E This week we've been running Bronze, Silver and Gold D of E Expeditions in the Lake District. Chase Academy from Cannock opted to finish their route on the Windermere Ferry.. it's a first for...
TrekCo teach DofE really well TrekCo April 18, 2013 D of E Here at TrekCo we run a lot of D of E expeditions and Bruce, our Head of D of E, teaches all students the crucial importance of getting the basics right. Like packing your rucksack for...
Do your D of E and learn excellent Campcraft..? TrekCo April 1, 2013 D of E, TrekCo Life, TrekCo News Teenage campcraft is always a joy to behold - the tidiness and order means they can find anything they want instantly. Or maybe...
Peak District Weather can’t deter Bruce! TrekCo April 1, 2013 D of E, TrekCo Life, TrekCo News The weather in the Peak District has been very slightly inclement this Easter, but that hasn't put off Bruce and Des from running Gold D of E Practise Expeditions. These pictures might give an idea of what...
Open Gold D of E Expeditions TrekCo January 14, 2011 D of E This year we've decided to hold some Open Gold D of E Expeditions. These are for participants who cannot for a variety of reasons either find a group locally or participate at the same time as their local...
Chelsea FC visit TrekCo…sort of TrekCo March 8, 2010 D of E This weekend the youth of Chelsea FC showed their mettle when they were the first group to camp at Blackland Farm this year - Saturday night was down to -5 degrees C! This group were starting their D of E...
TrekCo and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award TrekCo February 11, 2010 D of E We've been surprised by the reaction to our becoming the 15th outdoor company in the UK to be an Approved Activity Provider for the D of E Award Scheme. There are about 20 now, but around half of these mainly...